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BREAKTHROUGH PROCEDURES ON THE CUTTING EDGE

The Latest Technological Advancements in Plastic Surgery

Helen Elliott Enterprises, Inc. wants to keep you informed about the newest advances in plastic surgery technology, the latest advancements for more efficient surgery, shorter recovery time, and precision in cosmetic operations. We will keep you informed about the newest advancements in cosmetic surgery by posting the latest techniques periodically on this site.

  *INCREASE IN COSMETIC SURGERY PROCEDURES FROM 1997 TO 2001:

• Lipoplasty (liposuction) up 113%,
• Breast augmentation up 101%,
• Breast reduction up 88%,
• Tummy tuck up 72%,
• Cosmetic eyelid surgery up 33%;
• Facelifts up 4%.

*Statistics from The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

BOTOX TREATMENTS NOW NO. 1 NON-SURGICAL PROCEDURE

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, physicians performed 1.6 million Botox treatments last year, making it the top non-surgical procedure, followed by chemical peels (1.4 million) and collagen injections (1.1 million). In April, the FDA approved Botox for one cosmetic application: the treatment of the glabella, the prominence on the forehead between the eyebrows where frown lines form.

HIDDEN SCAR ARM LIFT

Have you ever waved at someone only to notice in horror that your arms are "flapping in the breeze?" Don't despair! Helen Elliott Enterprises, Inc. has the solution! One of Helen Elliott's phenomenal Beverly Hills surgeons performs this new and unique operation that may be the answer that many of you have been waiting for. Traditional arm lift procedures leave a long vertical scar from the elbow to the armpit area. Advancements in the medical field have achieved new miracles such as this groundbreaking operation. The Hidden Scar Arm Lift uses a short scar incision that remains hidden within the armpits. Not only do the arms regain much of their youthful tone, but this procedure also allows the patient to wear sleeveless or short sleeve clothing without the unsightly scar down your arm.

The "Hidden Scar Arm lift" surgery is a quick procedure, usually done in about an hour, with recovery time of about 3 - 4 days. Additionally, this procedure is virtually pain free. “It’s amazing what a difference it can make in someone's life." As quoted by one of Helen Elliott’s talented surgeons who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This surgeon is of the first to practice this revolutionary procedure.

MICRO FAT GRAFTING A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE METHOD OF BUTTOCKS AUGMENTATION

Press release from The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (September 2001)

New York, NY (September, 25, 2001) -- The Victorians wore bustles. Then Frederick's of Hollywood gave us padded girdles. Now, fit women from Brazil to Brooklyn flaunt their curves in thongs and spandex. In the quest for the fuller "gluteal aesthetic unit," women today are turning to cosmetic surgery.

According to a report published in the July/August issue of, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, a publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), there has been a paucity of treatments for the woman troubled by flat buttocks. Although solid and semi-solid buttock implants have been recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and may be a good option for some patients, these implants pose a number of disadvantages including significant scarring and the possibility that the implants will shift. But now, say the study's authors, a rounder, fuller buttocks can be achieved using the safe, effective micro fat grafting technique. The report, written by Thomas L. Roberts III, MD, Luiz S. Toledo, MD, and Ana Zulmira Badin, MD, is based on the authors' experiences with 566 cases of buttocks augmentation using this technique. It further notes that approximately 50% to 75% of the fat grafted remains long term, resulting in high levels of patient and physician satisfaction.

To achieve the desired effect, surgeons infiltrated the buttocks area with a tumescent solution. Fat was then harvested from a donor site either manually with a syringe or with a liposuction pump that allowed precise control of the vacuum. Two crisscrossing entry points only about 1/10 of an inch in diameter were used on each buttock to ensure even distribution and the fat was injected into the desired area. The typical augmentation averaged 300cc to 400cc per side, but ranged from 175cc to about 800cc depending on the patient's desires and the amount of donor fat available. A compression garment was then worn for approximately 6 weeks, as in traditional lipoplasty (liposuction) procedures.

Depending on the extent and areas of fat harvesting, patients were able to resume most normal activities in 2 to 5 days, though some mild discomfort may persist for 1 to 2 weeks postoperatively. Surgeons found that complications from buttock micro fat grafting augmentation procedures were minimal and easily remedied. In fact, the report further states that approximately 10% of the patients requested further augmentation.